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’Coats stopped in semis By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
PLAINVILLE — No. 13 Sheehan celebrated its first trip to the state girls basketball finals in 19 years with a 62-59 victory over No. 8 Berlin in the Class M semifinals on Monday night.
Those being held in the police station lockup will no longer be behind bars once a project to replace the cell doors is complete. The new doors will have a metal frame encasing solid pieces of translucent security plastic, preventing inmates from being able to tie anything to the door, said Jeffrey Jagoe, who works for Tomlinson Hawley Patterson, one of contractors selected for the work.
The Titans (19-7) trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half, but were powered to the win by a career-high 36 points by senior Liv Robles. The teams exchanged leads several times down the stretch. Caitlyn Hunt put the Titans on top for good with a dish from Robles with 1:16 left in the fourth. Sheehan made just enough free throws down the stretch to seal it. “I’ve been working since my freshman year along with all of these girls to get a chance at this great opportunity. I couldn’t have asked for anything more,” Robles said. “We kept fighting and we came back and won it.” Sheehan will play No. 2 Cromwell, which defeated No. 3 Kolbe Cathedral 51-47 in Monday’s other Class M semifinal. Sheehan and Cromwell will play for the state title this weekend at Mohegan Sun. Sheehan will be playing for its second state title on program
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Police Chief John Klett said the change is long overdue. An inmate attempted to hang himself using the bars in 2016. Fortunately, officers were alerted by a dispatcher and were able to intervene. See Cell, A8
Berlin's Ashley Wenzel drives on Sheehan's Hayleigh Lagase Monday during the Class M semifinals at Plainville High School. | Justin Weekes, Special to the Record-Journal
history. The lone championship Berlin held a 36-33 advantage at the half. for the Titans was a Class L crown in 1976. Sheehan led by as many as 1712 with 1:10 left in the first “We were down 11 in the secquarter behind inspired play by ond quarter and it could have gone the other way, but we’ve Robles, who had 21 points at fought all year and I wasn’t sur- the half. prised with the way we fought The Redcoats countered with a back,” Sheehan coach Mike 21-5 run at the end of the first Busillo said. “I’m just so proud quarter that spilled deep into and happy that they get to exthe second quarter. perience this over the next few days.” See Basketball, A20
The Town Council approved a contract March 4 to replace the cell doors in the police department. The upgrades will replace the bars with metal and plastic to prevent inmates from attempting to use the doors in suicide attempts. | Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
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Finance board reviewing 7 percent spending increase By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
pushes more of this burden onto the tax line.”
cut expenses to fund debt payments.
The Board of Finance is reviewing a budget request that seeks a 7 percent spending increase in spending for next year. The $94.2 million budget proposal represents an increase of $6.3 million over the current year, including $3.7 million for general government and $2.6 million for the Board of Education.
Payments for debt and pensions, $11.8 million, accounts for more than 12 percent of the proposal. That figure is expected to begin falling after the next fiscal year, albeit at a gradual pace.
The finance board will hold a forum at the Senior Center on Tuesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Under the proposal, the owner of a home assessed at $150,000 would pay $5,283 in taxes, an increase of $408.
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BPD officers being hired away by other departments Officers leaving the Berlin Police Department for other municipalities have cost the town thousands of dollars, police Chief John Klett said. Three officers have been hired by the Southington Police Department in the past eight months. According to Klett, the officers were lured by Southington’s more attractive pension plan. Berlin has a 401(k)-style, defined contribution plan. He estimated that the cost of training a new recruit is around $48,000. The cost of hiring an untrained officer and getting them the required accreditation includes the cost of the municipal police academy
and the cost of the recruit’s salary while they are in the academy and field training. During those 10 months, the department remains short an officer and often has to pay overtime to keep shifts fully staffed. Deputy Chief Christopher Ciuci said since the start of 2018, two Berlin recruits have graduated from the academy and another two are currently enrolled. The department has positions for 42 sworn officers.
does not get reimbursed. Connecticut Police Chiefs Association President James Cetran, chief of the Wethersfield Police Department, said some municipalities, such as Berlin, are struggling to hold onto officers. Good compensation is one of the few ways to keep them from leaving.
“I think one of the reasons they do retain officers is loyalty, they like where they’re working … but if you’ve got an individual who is looking out for their future and lookIf another department in the ing out for the most they can state hires the officers within glean from their pay and two years of accreditabenefits, you’re going to get tion, Berlin is eligible to repeople moving,” he said. “I ceive reimbursement from argue before my council all that municipality for the cost the time to not nickel and of the training and compen- dime the police.” sation for those 10 months. Cetran agreed Berlin’s retireAfter two years, the town ment package leaves it vulnerable to towns that offer pensions. Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski said the town’s Police Commission is considering ways of stemming the loss,
including increasing the amount the town matches into officers’ retirement plans. He doesn’t believe returning to a defined-benefit pension plan, which the town moved all employees away from in the early 2000s, is a viable solution. “I don’t know if we can afford to go back to that kind of plan,” he said. Kaczynski also suggested that officers might have other reasons for leaving. Berlin has a relatively small department with limited opportunity for advancement. Southington Police Chief John Daly said the department’s nine most recent hires were already accredited. “At one point the town of Southington considered switching pension plans and I gave my input to the town that we would be almost like a training ground,” he said.
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Teacher found guilty By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — A city man and teacher at Berlin High School received a suspended prison sentence after he was found guilty of sexual assault on Friday. Michael Cwirka, 29, of 882 N. Colony Road Apt. 9, pleaded no contest to three counts of fourth-degree sexual assault in Meriden Superior Court on Friday. A judge found him guilty and Cwirka was sentenced to three years in prison, fully suspended, and three years of probation. Conditions of Cwirka’s probation include a 10-year sex offender registration, submission to any treatment recommended by probation, See Cwirka, A8
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‘Shrek’ musical comes alive at Berlin High By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
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Tyler Boyle, BHS choral and musical director, said he looks for plays that will catch the public’s attention. And even at nearly 20 years old, the tale of Shrek is adored.
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Provost list Chapman University, California – Emma Hinchcliffe of East Berlin.
Dean’s list Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania – Cara Johnson of Berlin.
The Kensington Garden Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to any Berlin resident who has an interest in pursuing a career in All Night Graduation agronomy, botany, conservation, environmental conMohegan casino fundraiser trol, horticulture, landscape – Saturday, March 23, 5 to design, land management or 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. Bus leaves Berlin plant science. Education High School at 4:45 p.m. For should be at an accredited two- or four-year institution tickets, email thekulinskis@ or program. Deadline is aol.com, call or text Gail at Monday, April 15. For more 860-301-1052 or Stephen at information, contact the 860-301-2150. Deadline for BHS Guidance Department tickets is Friday, March 15. at 860-828-6577. Salve Regina University, Rhode Island – Rachel Aresco of Berlin.
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girls swim team, was placed on paid leave in February. At that time, Berlin Superintendent of Schools Brian Benigni said the process to terminate Cwirka’s employment had been initiated. Benigni could not be reached for comment Friday.
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Klett said prisoners can be transferred to the New Britain Police Department while Berlin’s cells are being renovated. “It brings a safer condition for anyone that unfortunately has to spend some time in lockup,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski.
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Activities Exercise Wellness – Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:45 a.m. A fee is charged. The Social Leftovers – Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Yoga – Fridays, 9:30 a.m. A fee is charged.
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A measured, informed response to safety At the Feb. 25 meeting of the Berlin Board of Education, the board discussed and voted upon several challenging issues, including hiring armed security for our schools (7-1 vote) and Open Choice for the upcoming school year (6-2 vote). After much discussion and deliberation, the Board of Education decided to employ armed school security guards at all Berlin schools. This decision to arm the security staff was not made without many meetings, conversation and research into practices in other districts. Last year, a town-wide safety forum was held giving citizens the opportunity to share concerns and opinions with the mayor, police chief, superintendent of schools, and Board of Education members. Other Connecticut districts that are currently arming their security staff were consulted and a survey was sent to all parents. Of the 425 respondents, over 75 percent were in favor of armed security staff. Board Member Tracy Sisti and Superintendent Brian Benigni met with each principal to hear their opinions and concerns regarding armed security in our schools. After much reflection, four out of five principals are in support of armed school security personnel with concealed firearms. The one principal that did not support armed security expressed that their decision might be different if the school did not already have an armed school resource officer. The Board of Education has directed the superintendent to post and hire a safety, security and residency director who will be instrumental in hiring and supervising the school security staff.
The mayor has agreed to fund the security positions. Our intent is to have two security staff at Berlin High School, and one at each of the other schools; the office of the security director will be in one of the schools. It is important to note that because the security staff will be armed, all prospective candidates must have previous experience as a municipal police officer or state trooper to be considered. Each security staff member will be required to pass a psychiatric exam and firearm safety recertification course annually in order to maintain their employment. The Board of Education recognizes that the decision to introduce armed security into our schools is not supported by all members of the community, as only 425 surveys were returned, and among respondents, a small number did not support the idea. However, given the number of violent incidents in schools across the country, the consensus among board members was that taking this step is a measured, informed response. In the same meeting, the board voted on the number of seats to offer for Open Choice in the 2019-20 school year. The Open Choice program is a longstanding initiative which allows Hartford students to attend suburban schools, and also allows students from the suburbs to attend Hartford Public Schools, all at no direct cost to the students’ families. This program, in place since 1966, has the goal of improving academic achievement and reducing racial, ethnic and economic isolation and providing all children and their families a choice of high-quality educational programs. See BOE, A16
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Thursday St. Patrick's Day Story/Craft: March 14, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. 860-2243155.
Friday "The Bikinis" musical: March 15, 8 p.m. $35. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 3133 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860-8291248. ctcabaret.com. The Brewery Comedy Tour at Still Hill: March 15, 8:30 p.m. 1275 Cromwell Avenue, Building C Unit 9, Rocky Hill. Mother Goose on the Loose: March 15, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. 860828-7125. Movie Matinee: “A Star is Born”: March 15, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. Peter Pan Junior: March 15, 7 p.m. John Wallace Middle School, 71 Halleran Drive, Newington. 860-666-6282. nctcarts.org/tickets/. Time for Tots: March 15, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain.
Saturday "The Bikinis" musical: March 16, 8 p.m. $35. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 3133 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860-8291248. ctcabaret.com. CCAP Spring 2019 MTB Coaches Summit: March 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin. Goats n Pajamas: March 16, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. $15. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860385-4628. info@bradleymountainsoaps.com. Owl Prowl: March 16, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. $35 $40. Hungerford Nature Center, 191 Farmington Ave., Berlin. 860-827-9064. HungerfordNAtureCenter@gmail.com.
Peter Pan Junior: March 16, 2 and 7 p.m. John Wallace Middle School, 71 Halleran Drive, Newington. 860-666-6282. nctcarts.org/tickets/. SaturPLAY: March 16, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. 860-828-7125. Science Saturday: March 16, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. 860-224-3155. St. Patrick's Day dinner: March 16, 4 p.m. 7 p.m. $15. Independent Political italian Club, 16 Harding St., Berlin. Willard School Vendor and Craft Show: March 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $1. Emma Hart Willard Elementary School, 1088 Norton Road, Berlin. Baken1@att.net.
Sunday Big House: March 17, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free. Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington. 860628-6996. Graceumc_office@cox.net. Joy in the Beginning: March 17, 10 a.m. 11 a.m. $7 - $15 one-time fee. The Church of St. Dominic, 1050 Flanders Road, Southington. 860-628-5159. reled@saintdominicchurch.com. Peter Pan Junior: March 17, 2 p.m. John Wallace Middle School, 71 Halleran Drive, Newington. 860-666-6282. nctcarts.org/tickets/.
Monday Busy Bumble Bees: March 18, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. 860-828-7125. The Merritt Parkway: History and Future of a National Treasure: March 18, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road.
Tuesday AARP Tax Aide: March 19, 1 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. 860-828-7126.
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The district receives significant financial support from the state for the Open Choice program. Since 2013, the state has agreed to pay $8,000 per student to districts wherein Open Choice seats make up at least 4 percent of the student population. In Berlin, this amount added more than $1 million dollars to the funding available for local education. This funding is used to pay teacher salaries and to purchase instructional materials used
Last year, the Board of Education authorized Superintendent Benigni to offer 67 additional seats to Open Choice students of which 51 seats were filled. The superintendent’s proposal for the upcoming school year was to offer 14 seats, primarily at the kindergarten level. This number allows the district to maintain enrollment at plus-4 percent of the student population and to qualify for the higher rate of payment. Mr. Benigni outlined a longrange plan to bring students in at the kindergarten or preschool level, allowing these students to be part of the Berlin Public Schools community from the beginning of their education.
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BHS’s Veleas, Mroczkowski earn third state crowns
Obituaries Marie D. Tirinzoni
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With the spring season on the horizon, winter athletes at BHS have wrapped up their postseason runs.
four grandchildren, Karissa and Michael Tirinzoni, James and Kaylee Godin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Francis DiPinto. Funeral services were held on March 8, 2019 at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home/Porter’s Funeral Service, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Kensington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church. Burial was in Maple Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Church.
For BHS wrestling, Daniel Veleas won the Class M state championship in the 145pound weight class. The win marked his third straight state title and placed him in the State Open.
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Bees set open tryouts The New Britain Bees baseball team has scheduled open tryouts for Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. to noon, at New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain.
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103 Hotchkiss St. Sunday worship, 9 a.m. The church schedules a healing and music service the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.
485 Alling St. Mass schedule – Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon. Call 860-828-0331.
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Hungerford Nature Center Owl Prowl – The New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Nature Center, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled Owl Prowl, with Tom Pascocello, executive director, for Saturday, March 16, 6 to 9 p.m. The adults-only event includes dinner, followed by a discussion featuring live owls and a short walk on the Nature Center trails to call and look for some local owls. Reservations are required, space is limited. Fee is $35 for
members; $40 for non-members. For more information, call 860-827-9064, visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org or email HungerfordNatureCenter@gmail.com.
Paint Night – The Hungerford Nature Center, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a Paint Night for Friday, March 29, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wine, cheese, crackers and assorted snacks are included in the ticket price. All painting materials will be provid-
ed. The event will be led by Paul Baylock of the Art League of New Britain, as well as a presentation by Hungerford’s director, Tom Pascocello. This event is for adults, age 21 and over. Fee is $35 for members; $40 for non-members. Registration is required. For more information, call 860-827-9064, visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org or email HungerfordNatureCenter@ gmail.com.
‘Votes for Women’ presentation March 21 As the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States approaches, join the Berlin Historical Society for the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame’s inaugural presentation of “Votes for Women,” on Thursday, March 21, 5:30
p.m., at the historical society museum, 305 Main St. A reception in honor of Women’s History Month is planned prior to the presentation. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are advised. To register, call 860-828-5114.
Presented by Pam Dougherty, CWHF director of development, the event will highlight Connecticut women who fought on a local, state and national level for the right to vote.
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The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, March 21, 5:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Following the meeting, Renee Marsh, master gardener, plans to present the program, “Adding Zip to the Garden with Ground Cover and Ornamental Grasses.”
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Obituaries BERLIN- With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law, Anne G. Andruskiewicz, 83, of Berlin, CT, on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Anne courageously fought a long illness for nearly five years. Born in New Britain, she was one of twelve children to the late Carl and Mary (Petonovich) Glaser. In 1958, she married Tom, Sr., the love of her life and devoted husband for 60 years, in which she was grateful for his consistent caretaking and companionship, even when he was battling his own illness. Tom and Anne settled in Berlin, established a family and Anne eventually retired from the SNET telephone company. Family was everything to Anne, especially her children and grandchildren and her greatest joy was spending quality time with her family and friends. She was truly the Matriarch for her immediate and extended family. Anne was the type of woman that “took charge” - she was instrumental in gathering the family members together, was always relied upon to give advice and was fiercely loyal and protective of them. She was a generous woman who did so many loving acts of kindness. Anne was an avid reader and took pride in reading novel after novel and
diligently visited the local Berlin library. She was passionate about carrying on family traditions and always made cookie baking and holiday hosting a priority, hence everyone gathered at Anne’s house for a Christmas Eve celebration. Anne was a “beach-bum” and enjoyed relaxing and sunbathing in the radiant sun. She spent many summers at Bashan Lake in Moodus and enjoyed entertaining her family and friends at her pool. In addition to her husband, she will be missed by her daughter, Donna Celella; her sons, Thomas and his wife Susan and Gary and his wife Tracy; and her treasured grandchildren, Ashley, Chrissy, Anthony, Andrew and Amelia. She is survived by her brothers, Frank and his wife, Geraldine of Southington, Robert and his wife, Elaine of New Hampshire, Richard and his wife, Geraldine of Glastonbury, John, Edward and David of
New Britain, sister-in-law Carol of Newington as well as sisters Elizabeth Stathis and her husband, Robert of Southington and Laura Magnussen and her husband, Glenn of Windsor. In addition, she leaves her brotherin-law John and wife Maureen Stankiewicz of Berlin; along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, including Karen Poplawski, with whom she shared a special bond. She was predeceased by her sisters Carolyn Klatt and Donna Yatsenick, her brother, Carl Glaser, Jr., her sister-in-law, Betty Martinelli and her husband, Hank, and her best friend, Shirley Toce. In lieu of flowers, Amelia Anne Andruskiewicz is coordinating a “Book Collection in Memory of Grandma Anne” and would ask that you bring a CHILDREN’S BOOK to Anne’s Life Celebration as books will be donated to a local shelter or please make a donation to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. All are invited to gather at Anne’s Life Celebration at the Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St, Plainville on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Words of Remembrance will be shared at 11:30 a.m. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit Anne’s tribute page at www. PlainvilleFuneralHome. com
Florence Betty Manchesi BERLIN- Florence (Flo) Manchesi, (88), peacefully completed her life journey on February 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born in New Britain to the late Harry and Agnes (Messenger) Langdon where she lived most of her life before moving to Berlin and Riverview, FL. Flo loved her position at Carol and Al Simeone’s Mobil station in Kensington where she worked for twenty-five years. She loved holiday gatherings and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed taking trips to the beach, shopping, and visiting the casino. Florence was predeceased by her loving husband Thomas P. Manchesi; a grandson, Thomas D. Manchesi; brothers, Harry & Arthur Langdon; and her sisters, Ruth Atashian & Agnes Oakes. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Catherine Manchesi; Thomas and Cynthia Manchesi; and Perry and Marie Manchesi; three daughters and sons-inlaw, Paula and Patrick Calafiore; Susan and Louis
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Mattress disposal options available to residents The Berlin Public Works Department has revised the curbside bulk pick-up of bedding mattresses and box springs. Two options are available. Option 1 – Curbside collec-
tions will be assessed a $15 charge per mattress and/or box spring. Payment must be made prior to collection at Town Hall, room 8. Following payment, Trash Away will be notified. A collection sticker for each mattress
and/or box spring will be provided for visual inspection by Trash Away. Option 2 – Public Works has contracted with Bye/Bye Mattress and the Mattress Recycling Council to provide
Frati; Cindy and Robert Kulesza; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three sisters, Cheryl Wright, Shirley Contino, and Joan Tkac; a brotherinlaw,Albert Battaglia; a sister-in-law, Mary Miano and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10:00 AM at the Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin, CT 06037 (860)828-6586. Donations in Flo’s memory can be made to: Thomas D. Manchesi Memorial Art Scholarship Fund, 107 Hickory Hill Rd., Berlin, CT 06037 or The American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6 Waltham, MA 02451 www.heart.org
for disposal of mattresses and box springs at the Transfer Station, 19 Town Farm Lane. Residents are responsible for the transport and proper placement of the bedding during normal business hours.
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Berlin Little League has scheduled an umpire clinic for Sunday, April 7, 6 to 6:45 p.m., at the Bill Petit Complex. The clinic is free and intended for anyone 13 years and older. Returning umpires must contact Jim Marturano at 860-490-4152.
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